Tuition/Financial Aid
At Park Tudor, we’re committed to expanding children’s understanding of the world and the opportunities they encounter. Through scholarships, payment plans and need-based financial aid, we work toward making a Park Tudor education feasible for deserving children throughout our area.
A recent survey of public school parents revealed that 57% would enroll their child in a private school if they believed they could afford to do so. Most families interested in a private education, however, never investigate the opportunities. A number of financing options can make a private school education possible. Awards are made not only to families whose ability to pay is limited, but also to those of more substantial means who may need only a small subsidy to meet our tuition charges.
This year Park Tudor has awarded more than $2.5 million in financial aid to nearly 33 percent of our student population. The average amount of a financial aid award is $7,400. Additional information on scholarships is included below.
Tuition alone does not cover the cost of a Park Tudor education; it represents approximately 73% of the school’s operating budget income. The school's endowment makes a significant contribution to help support academic programs, scholarships and faculty enrichment. In 2007-2008, the endowment is contributing more than $3,600 toward each child's education.
Tuition 2008-2009:
Preschool and Junior Kindergarten (full-day program; 1/2 day option available) - $13,300
Senior Kindergarten through Grade 5 - $15,630
Grades 6-12 - $16,570
Additional fees not included in tuition (2007-08 fees):
Preschool and Junior Kindergarten
Supplies/Field Trips $110
Senior Kindergarten
Supplies/Field Trips $210
Technology Fee $75/semester
Lunch Fee $330/semester
Grades 1-5
Book Rental/Field Trips $240
Technology Fee $75/semester
Lunch Fee $340/semester
School Uniform $100 (approx.)
Grades 6-8
Activity Fee $130
Technology Fee $75/semester
Lunch Fee $365/semester
Books/Supplies $400-500 (approx.)**
Grades 9-12
Activity Fee $129
Technology Fee $75/semester
Lunch Fee $365/semester
Books/Supplies $400-500 (approx.)**
** Used books are available at a considerably lower cost. Quantities vary.
Other miscellaneous charges:
Tuition Refund Plan (0.75% of tuition)
Preschool and Junior Kindergarten - $68.25
Senior Kindergarten-Grade 5 - $113.75
Grades 6-12 - $120.68
Student Accident Insurance (optional)
All Grades - $44
Charges for LockerShop purchases, private music lessons, tutoring and SAT/PSAT/ACT tests are billed as incurred.
Park Tudor families are invited each year to make a tax-deductible contribution to the school's Annual Fund, which helps to defray a variety of school expenses.
Notes: All nontuition fees are filled as incurred. All fees are subject to change.
Before School Supervision: No Charge
After School/Extended Day Programs
Extended Day Program
(for Preschool and Junior Kindergartners wishing to extend 1/2-day academic program)
Full Time $6,070
Lunch Fee $325/semester
Part Time (includes lunch) $38.50/day
After School Program (through Grade 8)
Yearly Registration Fee $25
Full Time $1,200 or $145.57/month
Part Time $8.50/day
Homework Club $5.75/day
Full Day Care
(certain school holidays and conference days) $30.00/day
The After School Program is open until 6:00 p.m. There will be a late charge of $1 for every minute children remain after 6 p.m.
Scholarships
Park Tudor awards nearly 100 students in grades 9-12 almost $470,000 in academic scholarship funds. The size of the scholarships ranges from $500 to full tuition. The average scholarship was more than $5,000. Many students earning scholarships also receive financial aid.
• Appleseed Academic Honor Awards – 20 or more scholarships are awarded annually to students in grades 6-12 to increase the diversity of Park Tudor. One-hundred percent of financial need is met, and an honor stipend of 10% of the annual tuition is awarded. The Park Tudor Admissions Office reviews the academic and extracurricular strengths of each applicant and selects the recipient. The scholarship is renewable annually subject only to the recipient earning at least a B average, receiving passing grades in all courses, maintaining a good disciplinary record, and being involved in the life and activities of the school.
